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The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) administers Medicaid, which is a federal-state program that provides health insurance coverage to eligible children, adults, seniors and people with disabilities. In Illinois, Medicaid is sometimes referred to as the “medical card.” Within Medicaid, there are different coverage groups for different populations. For example, Medicaid for children is called "All Kids."
Find out if you qualify
To fill out an application to find out if you qualify for Marketplace or Medicaid coverage, go to Enroll. Your application will be referred to the Medicaid program if you might qualify, and you will get a final determination from HFS.
Lost Medicaid or All Kids coverage?
You may qualify for a plan through Get Covered Illinois.
If you no longer qualify for Illinois Medicaid or All Kids, you may qualify for a Special Enrollment Period to get a plan through Get Covered Illinois. You usually have 90 days to enroll in a new plan.
Have questions about Medicaid?
If you have questions about your Illinois Medicaid coverage:
- Read the letter you got from the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS),
- Log into your account at abe.illinois.gov, or
- Call 1-800-843-6154.
Need extra help?
Get Covered Illinois navigators and brokers can help you find health coverage options that fit your needs and budget. They provide free, unbiased services to help you and your family.
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